What Cad-Tegnestuen ApS does

Cad-Tegnestuen ApS is a privately held Danish architecture and engineering consultancy founded in 1998 by Morten Madsen, headquartered in Hjørring, North Jutland. The firm provides integrated building consulting services across commercial, residential, agricultural, and biogas facility construction, serving both private homeowners and enterprise clients throughout North Jutland (Hjørring, Brønderslev, Skagen, Frederikshavn, Sæby, Aalborg). Its service portfolio spans client advisory, energy calculations (BR18 compliance), Life Cycle Assessments (mandatory since January 2023 for buildings over 1,000 m²), architectural and engineering design, building permit applications, project planning, certified fire safety consulting, and 3D visualization.

The firm operates on standard industry CAD platforms — AutoCAD and Revit — for project modeling, sketching, facade design, and technical drawings. Service delivery follows a structured six-step process from initial consultation through sketch proposals, regulatory submissions, tender documentation, construction supervision, and final completion. Cad-Tegnestuen positions itself as an independent (uvildig) building consultant, representing client interests separately from contractors and suppliers.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services with quote-based pricing tailored to individual scope. The firm employs a small team of credentialed professionals, including multiple certified fire safety consultants and specialists in energy calculations, LCA assessments, and authority handling. The customer portfolio spans unrelated industries (baby retail, fire safety equipment, automotive dealerships, biogas energy, sports facilities, industrial manufacturing, HVAC, lift equipment, roll technology, and commercial warehousing), indicating project-by-project engagement rather than recurring contracts. The business is founder-owned with no external investors, parent company, or subsidiary relationships identified.

Name

Cad-Tegnestuen ApS

Legal name

Cad-Tegnestuen ApS

Website

https://cad-tegnestuen.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cad-Tegnestuen ApS is a Danish architecture and engineering consultancy founded in 1998, serving private, commercial, and agricultural clients across North Jutland with integrated building consulting, design, fire safety, energy calculations, LCA assessments, and 3D visualization using AutoCAD and Revit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Architectural Services (541310), Drafting Services (541340)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Architecture consulting services
• Engineering design services
• Building permit applications
• Fire safety consulting
• Construction project planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Hjørring

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Engineering Services: Professional consulting, drawing, and design services for both private and commercial construction projects including new builds, extensions, conversions, and commercial buildings. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cad-Tegnestuen ApS is a private architecture and engineering consulting firm that delivers integrated building consulting services from initial concept through construction completion. Core offerings include client advisory, architectural and engineering design, project planning using AutoCAD and Revit, energy and LCA calculations, building permit applications, fire safety consulting, and 3D visualization. The firm specializes in commercial, residential, agricultural, holiday home, and biogas construction projects across the North Jutland region of Denmark.

Product overview

Cad-Tegnestuen ApS is a unified architecture and engineering consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services for construction projects. The company provides core consulting services including Bygherrerådgivning (client consulting), Projektering (project planning using AutoCAD and Revit), Energiberegning (energy calculations), LCA-beregning (life cycle assessments), Brandrådgivning (fire safety consulting via certified consultants), Visualisering og 3D-tegninger (3D visualization), and Byggeanmodning (building permit applications). These services are delivered as a unified offering rather than discrete modules, with specialization across building types including Erhvervsbyggeri (commercial), Boligbyggeri (residential), Landbrugsbyggeri (agricultural), Sommerhusbyggeri (holiday homes), and Biogas facilities. The company follows a structured six-step process from project initiation through sketch proposals, authority submissions, tender documentation, execution, and final completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bygherrerådgivning (Client Consulting) Professional consulting services guiding clients through the entire building process, from initial concept to project completion, ensuring client interests are represented independently of contractors and suppliers. For private and commercial clients undertaking construction projects.
• Arkitekt- og ingeniørarbejde (Architectural and Engineering Design) Professional architectural and engineering design services for new construction, extensions, renovations, and special projects using modern 3D drawing programs. For clients requiring complete design packages for construction projects.
• Projektering (Project Planning) Comprehensive project planning including process technique, project management, technical safety, electrical installations, plumbing/ventilation, construction drawings, and technical specifications using AutoCAD and Revit. For construction projects requiring detailed engineering documentation.
• Energiberegning (Energy Calculation) Energy calculations required by Danish building regulations (BR18) for building permit applications, assessing heating, ventilation, and cooling requirements. For projects requiring regulatory energy compliance documentation.
• LCA-beregning (Life Cycle Assessment) Climate impact documentation for new buildings as required by Danish building regulations since January 2023, following EN15978 standards, including carbon footprint calculations for buildings over 1,000 m². For construction projects requiring sustainability and climate impact compliance.
• Byggeanmodning (Building Permit Application) Preparation and submission of complete building permit documentation including drawings, descriptions, energy calculations, and LCA calculations to municipal authorities. For clients requiring regulatory permit handling for construction projects.
• Brandrådgivning (Fire Safety Consulting) Integrated fire safety consulting including risk identification, documentation, regulatory compliance (Starterklæring), control reports, and occupancy permit assistance, delivered by certified fire safety consultants. For construction projects requiring fire safety compliance.
• Visualisering og 3D-tegninger (3D Visualization) 3D visualization and technical drawings providing realistic representations of building projects including room sizes, proportions, light conditions, and spatial relationships before construction begins. For clients needing pre-construction visualization to validate designs.
• Uvildig byggerådgiver (Independent Building Consultant) Independent building advisory services representing client interests throughout the construction process, independent of contractors and suppliers, including initial sketches, authority handling, construction supervision, and delivery. For clients seeking unbiased construction oversight.
• Erhvervsbyggeri (Commercial Construction Design) Commercial building design services including new domiciles, production facilities, retail spaces, offices, extensions, and warehouses for businesses across all sizes and industries. For commercial enterprises requiring purpose-built facilities.
• Boligbyggeri (Residential Construction Design) Residential building design services creating homes that balance functional needs with harmonious integration into surrounding environments, including multi-story and single-level housing. For private homeowners building new residences.
• Landbrugsbyggeri (Agricultural Construction Design) Agricultural building design including stables, machine halls, feed facilities, operational buildings, and storage, focused on functionality, robust materials, logical layout, and flexibility for future expansion. For farmers and agricultural businesses.
• Sommerhusbyggeri (Holiday Home Construction Design) Holiday home construction design services focused on light, views, and natural surroundings, creating modern and atmospheric vacation residences. For clients building or extending holiday homes in Denmark.
• Biogas (Biogas Facility Design) Biogas plant design and engineering services, including production buildings, storage tanks, and facilities for sustainable energy production. For energy companies and agricultural operators building biogas facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 27 years of industry experience serving clients across North Jutland region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• COWI A/S: Major Danish-headquartered international engineering consultancy providing architecture, engineering, energy, fire safety, and sustainability services. Overlaps with Cad-Tegnestuen across nearly every service line but operates at vastly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Arkitema Architects: Danish architecture firm (part of COWI) providing commercial, residential, and urban development design with integrated engineering and sustainability services — competes for the same commercial client base.
• Sweco Danmark A/S: Nordic engineering and architecture consultancy with strong Danish presence offering building design, energy, fire, and sustainability consulting — competes for the same commercial and institutional mandates Cad-Tegnestuen targets.
• Rambøll Group A/S: Large Danish engineering, architecture, and consulting firm offering integrated services including fire safety, energy calculations, LCA, and architectural design — direct functional overlap with Cad-Tegnestuen across virtually every product module.

Direct peers

• AART Architects A/S: Danish architecture firm serving commercial, residential, and public clients with integrated sustainability and engineering capabilities — comparable positioning within the Danish architectural consulting market.
• Dansk Brandteknik ApS: Specialized Danish fire safety consultancy providing BR18 fire consulting, documentation, and certification — competes most directly with Cad-Tegnestuen's certified fire consulting capabilities within the regional Danish market.
• PLH Arkitekter A/S: Danish architecture practice delivering commercial, residential, and renovation projects with in-house sustainability expertise — comparable service breadth and Danish regional delivery model.
• NIRAS A/S: Danish multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm delivering architecture, building design, fire safety, energy, and environmental services — particularly comparable to Cad-Tegnestuen in the Danish regional commercial and industrial segments.
• OBH-Gruppen A/S: Danish engineering consultancy offering building design, energy calculations, fire safety, and construction advisory — directly comparable service portfolio and mid-market Danish client base.
• Søren Jensen Rådgivende Ingeniørfirma A/S: Danish consulting engineering firm offering integrated building engineering, fire safety, and architectural services — closely comparable in service mix and Danish mid-market positioning to Cad-Tegnestuen.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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